One of the main causes of sweaty, smelly feet is wearing the wrong socks & shoes.
Which socks to avoid Synthetic socks will make your feet sweat like a pig in summer. Plastic,
nylon, polyester, or other synthetic fabric linings don¡¯t allow sweat to evaporate and don’t absorb
it either, so your feet stay wet. If such socks are tight they worsen the effect.
Polyester socks are often the preferred choice of athletes because they prevent blisters by
keeping the perspiration away from the feet.
Cotton socks are better than synthetic socks because they are lighter and cooler than acrylic
socks and allow the feet to breathe.
The problem with all-cotton socks is that they do not hold as much moisture without becoming
sodden.
cotton socks absorb moisture but do not dispel it causing your feet to remain wet
They get wet, stay wet, and thus provide an environment the smell causing Brevibacteria thrive on.
Cotton socks also retain heat. Which is something these bacteria also thrive on.
Definitely get rid of synthetic socks such as acrylic and nylon socks but also avoid cotton.
Other reasons why it’s important to keep your feet dry are because moisture may cause fungal
infections such as Athlete’s foot and blisters.
Not to mention cold feet in winter and overheated, extra sweaty feet with blisters in summer.
The best socks to prevent sweaty feet
Here’s why wearing the right type of socks is such an important and efficient element in combating
sweaty feet.
If you own enough leather and other breathing shoes to rotate frequently, moisture will not be much
of a problem in your shoes.
Soggy socks however, quickly cause foot odor (bromhidrosis). Especially if you suffer fromplantar
hyperhidrosis, which is the medical name for excessively sweating feet.
recommended: specialty socks with fibers designed to keep perspiration away from the foot
(wicking socks)
There’s a wide range of socks available, designed to keep your free dry and fresh. These wicking
socks include; sports socks with ventilation panels, synthetic liner socks, wool socks, and other
types.
The best dress socks for sweaty feet are merino wool (Smartwool) socks. They are moisture
absorbent, and contrary to what you may think because it’s wool, will not make your feet hot and
sweaty.
